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THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS
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6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Sunday of Lent
THE PATRICIAN
First Reading: Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46 As long as First Reading: Genesis: 9:8-15 I will recall the
he is unclean, he must live alone, outside the
covenant between myself and you...the waters
camp.
shall never again become a flood to destroy all
flesh.
Second Reading: Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.
Second Reading: Peter 3:18-22 The water of the
flood is a type of baptism which saves you now.
Gospel: Mark 1:40-45
The leprosy left him and he was cured.
Gospel: Mark 1:12-15
He was tempted by Satan, and the
angels looked after him.
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ROSTERS—21/22 FEBRUARY
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COMMENTATORS
MINISTERS OF THE WORD
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OFFERTORY/COLLECTION
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MONEY COUNTERS
CHURCH CLEANERS
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ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH
RELIGIOUS IN WAINUIOMATA
Sr. Therese Couderc DOLC
(04) 564 4159
WEBSITE:
www.stpatricksparish.co.nz PARISH OFFICE:
Maria Ashkettle
E-MAIL:
stpatsparishwainui@paradise.net.nz Secretary:
9:00—4:00 pm
PHONE:
(04) 970 8405 Office Hours: Mon/Thursday
PARISH PRIEST:
Fr Marlon Maylon SVD
RESIDENT PRIESTS:
Fr. Albano Da Costa, SVD ST. CLAUDINE THEVENET PRIMARY SCHOOL:
Sue Jury
(04) 939 9189
Fr. Bernard Espiritu, SVD Principal:
Parish of The Holy Spirit—Te Wairua Tapu
“We are a Faith Community that strives to welcome all in Jesus Christ”
A hands-on Religion
The leper in the gospel (Mk. 1, 4045) reveals how desperate he had
become by openly entering a town in
order to seek Jesus’ help. He confronted Jesus and said to him, "If
Jesus' encounter with the leper certainly affirms this fact. Today we
need to let the church be the church,
the body of Christ in the midst of the
world. We need to carry on the
you choose, you can make me hands-on ministry that Jesus inauguclean."(v.40) I would imagine that rated.
the crowd around Jesus fell silent.
They all gazed at him and wanted to I heard a story about a statue of
see what he was going to do. They Christ in a church in Europe that was
probably said, "One thing he would hit by a bomb during World War II.
never do is touch him." Then they They dug up the statue and discovremembered that in his previous ered that it was undamaged except
healing incidents he did touch those for the hands that had been broken
who were sick. "Would he now risk off. They hired a sculptor to replace
such a thing?" they murmured one to the hands. Finally, they decided to
another. What made this an electrify- leave it like it was as a reminder to
ing moment was the fact that they the people that Christ has no hands
never knew what Jesus was going to but ours to do his work. "Jesus
do. According to the gospel, Jesus stretched out his hands and touched
stretched out his hand and touched him."
him and said to him: “I do choose.
Be made clean!”(v.41).
6 Stanley St, Wainuiomata
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
Tuesday after Mass
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:
Saturday: 5:00—5:30 pm
BAPTISM, MARRIAGE, FUNERALS:
By Appointment
Please Contact the Parish Office
MASS SCHEDULE:
Saturday Vigil Mass:
Sunday:
WEEKDAYS:
Monday –Thursday
Friday:
DIVINE WORD MISSIONARIES (SVD)
6:00 pm
8:30 and 10:00 am
9:00 am
10:00 am
When Jesus was confronted with human need were not his characteristic
traits but compassion, concern and
action were. For Jesus religion was a
hands-on affair. The church is not
only the church of the eye where the
sacraments are enacted for the faithful to see and experience. But the Fr. Marlon Peter Maylon, SVD
church is also the church of the out- Parish of the Holy Spirit, Te Wairua Tapu
stretched helping hand. In Galilee Parish Priest
6th Sunday of Ordinary Time— Liturgical Year B—15th February 2015
St Patrick’s Church Events
HOLY SPIRIT—TE WAIRUA TAPU
The office for the new parish will be in
Petone—41 Britannica Street, (Sacred Heart
Church) phone 971 7885
Mass times for Weekends
Eastbourne
Saturday Vigil 5.30pm
Sunday 9.30am (children's Mass once a month)
Petone
Sunday 9.30am & 5.30pm
Waiwhetu
Sunday 8.00am & 10.00am
Wainuiomata
Saturday vigil 6.00pm
Sunday 8.30am & 10.00am
LAST WEEKS COLLECTION
Offerings Given
$751.50
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
ANNIVERSARIES
This week at all Masses we remember and
pray for the souls of Keith Barnes, Johnny
Johnson, William Douglas, Paepae Smith
and Nancy Davies whose anniversaries occur
at this time. May they rest in peace.
MINISTRY ROSTERS
If you are involved in the Altar Linen ministry
and the Money Counters ministry could you
The Inaugural Mass for the new parish will be please pick up your new roster from the table
at the back of the church this weekend.
Celebrated on Sunday March 8th at
11.00am at Sacred Heart College
Auditorium, Lower Hutt.
PRAYER OFFERINGS AT OUR LADY'S
ALTAR
There will be a 6.00pm Mass in Eastbourne
and 5.30pm in Petone and Wainuiomata on
Offerings to this devotion are given to the
this day.
Pontifical Mission Societies—Missionz.
A total of $203.30 was given to Fr Bernard,
ASH WEDNESDAY—18 FEBRUARY
svd last week. Thank you for supporting this
devotion so generously.
We will have two services on this day.
First, will be our regular 9.00am Mass.
Second, at 7.30pm, here in our church.
We will join with Holy Trinity Anglican
parish for an Ecumenical Service.
BIBLE STUDY
Every Thursday evening at 7.00pm in the
church.
ROSARY
There will be no rosary this week
due to Ash Wednesday. Please note
that during Lent the Rosary will be
prayed at Brian & Anne Watt’s
place—19 Hay Street—every Wednesday
evening at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome.
ROADORATION OF THE BLESSED
SACRAMENT
The weekly devotion of the Blessed
Sacrament is every Tuesday 10-am-2.00pm.
CONGRATULATIONS
The Parish congratulates
Maurie and Bev Tansey on
the very special occasion of
their 60th Wedding
Anniversary
Our very best wishes and
may God bless you both.
Other Events
Our Lady of the Rosary foyer, 61 Waiwhetu
Rd, 7-9pm.Week 1 19 February Introduction to Miracles.
Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women invites
all women to their first meeting of the year
Saturday February 21st 1.15-3.30pm
at Connolly hall Guildford Terrace (off Hill St)
Thorndon. The Speaker is Val Morrison –
New Beginnings Enquiries Sandra 475 5541
www.dove.org.nz
Holy Hour
You are invited to a Holy Hour on Tuesday
24 February beginning at 7.30pm in the
Cathedral chapel to pray for vocations to
priesthood and religious life. This Holy Hour
will include prayers, Scripture, times of
silence and concluding with Benediction
"What do you know about St Ignatius of followed by supper.
Loyola?"
Healing Service
Come and be informed and entertained with
There will be a Healing Service with Fr John
an illustrated presentation by Bridget
Rea on Thursday, 5 March, in Sacred Heart
Taumoepeau at Pa Maria, 78 Hobson St,
Thorndon, on Saturday 21 Feb, from 2.30 - 4 Cathedral beginning at 8pm (please note
the later time). All are welcome. Come and
pm. All welcome!
experience the healing touch of Jesus.
RSVP to Patricia Kane Christian Life
Community Aotearoa T. 475 8837 or
Liturgical Reception for Cardinal Dew:
pakane@ihug.co.nz
2015 AT THE GROVE
This year the Marist Brothers’ community in
Lower Hutt, The Grove, is operating as a
“Champagnat Partnership Community”. The
aim is to have 3 Brothers and 3 Lay People
living in partnership on an equal footing,
sharing responsibilities and planning
initiatives. The community will have a
commitment to personal and community
prayer, hospitality and an outreach of service
to disadvantaged people. Currently there is a
vacancy for a male and female, aged 20 or
over. For further information, contact:
Br Doug Dawick: (04) 972.6926 or
021.258.1484 or brdougfms@gmail.com
To welcome Cardinal John back from Rome
following his appointment to the College of
Cardinals. There will be a reception at
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hill St, Thorndon,
Wellington, at 6pm on Friday, 6th of March.
This will begin with a time of prayer (Evening
Prayer of the Church) followed by light
refreshments. All are welcome.
NOTICE BOARD
 Annual Mission Fair of Sisters of St Peter Claver
 40 days for Life & Lent Sunday 15th February
2.30pm-4.30pm Connolly hall, Hill St, Thorndon
 Holy land Pilgrimage Sept/Oct 2015
 Prolife Facts
 Job opportunity –youth pastoral worker for
Communio 2015
Holy Trinity Parish—Wellington East
“The Miracles of Jesus” presented in six parts  Theology on Tap Sun 22 February 2015
by Br Kieran Fenn on the Thursdays of Lent.
WE PRAY AT ALL MASSES FOR:
GUITAR LESSONS
Junior Acoustic Guitar tuition available.
Guitar provided when starting. Please phone
Bridget 564 4621 or 0223240152
WAY OF THE CROSS/STATIONS OF
THE CROSS
All are invited to reflect on Jesus journey
towards our salvation every Friday during
Lent at 7.00pm in our church.
Anne (Wanganui); Clair Bancilon, Aileen Barwell, Margaret Blake, Kylie Boswell, Keith Brown,
Pauline Cassey, Jane & James Davies (Tauranga), Dominar Dulce, Fagaiava Family, Bridget
Forde (Ire), Paul Gregan, Robert Gregory, Moya Groves, Terry Hauge, Henderson Family,
Len Houldsworth, Jo Hutchinson, Mele Jago, Senia Kelekolio, Kieran, Keelan Gus Lauvi,
Maria, Sr Mary, Mary Logan, Liua Family, Margaret Miller, Joan Nabbs, Tyson Perez, Sene
Rasmussen, Jasiah Snopko, Starla Spargo, Maurie Tansey, Margaret Tinney, Keven Upton,
Theresa Va’a, Filipina Vaka, Pauline Vella, William Weijers, Hanny & Wim Zwart.
**Win Watson
**=addition this week
If you, a member of your family, a friend or fellow parishioner is sick and would like the
Parish to pray for them, please telephone Bev Moran 970 7646 for the name to be put on
the list.